Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Greater Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dotty's Kitchen & Raw Bar

5.0

5 (15)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Quincy

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Emily

Dined 3 days ago

The food here is really delicious. Everything from the appetizer (we had arancini) to the side (brussels sprouts) to the entree (streak frites) was prepared with the care and attention to detail that makes for a memorable dining experience. The cocktails are great too and the waitstaff are attentive and friendly. This is our go to place for fine dining in Quincy.

Piccolo Nido

4.9

4.9 (310)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Piccolo Nido in Boston is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere, owned and operated by chef Pino Irano from Napoli. Piccolo Nido’s dinner menu includes a daily soup option, as well as classic antipasto and pasta dishes. Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino with dessert, and enjoy getting to know Pino when he steps out of the kitchen to greet the patrons.

Entrees at Piccolo Nido include favorites such as spaghetti and gnocchi, but also has options for lovers of true Italian flavors, such as veal and trout. The fresh catch of the day is also available for the freshest seafood around, and diners can also enjoy tiramisu or a dessert of the day.

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Peggy and greg

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Outstanding….My favorite North End restaurant. The whole night was a great experience.

Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

4.9

4.9 (2563)

$30 and under

Italian

Lynn

About the restaurant

Rossetti Restaurant aims to serve well executed, traditional Italian cuisine, alongside the art of mixology and inspired craft cocktails. Our kitchen offers a variety of classic and new age dishes with nothing but the best ingredients. Our bar and resident mixologists offer fantastic service and cocktails, highlighted by details: hand-cut ice, house made bitters, barrel aged concoctions, and daily fresh squeezed juices. We aim to please all of our guests, and make sure we create a casually elegant, but most importantly, comfortable atmosphere. We hope to see you there!

Top review

Elisa

Dined 6 days ago

We were 6 in our party. 5 of us had one of the specials of the evening. The other person in our party had the Bolognese. The service was great. Caroline is a great server. We had4 desserts. 2 crème brulee, 1 lemon cake and one chocolate torte. They were delicious. We will definitely return!

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Chicken "Margherita"

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Fresh Lobster Ravioli

Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

4.9

4.9 (137)

$30 and under

Mexican

Dorchester

About the restaurant

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!

This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

Our second location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community.

We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

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DennisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A friend suggested this place and spot a great place. First off, service was spot on perfect. The server was prompt, polite and checked in regularly. Drinks were delicious. Food totally scrumptious. Perfect portion sizes. Everything was as advertised, highly recommend if you are on Dot Avenue and want a place to eat this is the place.

Vuolo's

4.9

4.9 (176)

$30 and under

Italian

Winthrop

About the restaurant

Named after our beloved grandfather, we are a small family-owned establishment built on a commitment to making every patron that walks through our doors feel they are at home. Our approach, in addition to supplying friendly and attentive service, is to take the traditional Italian cuisine that our family grew up eating and elevate it to something new and fresh.

Mangia!

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NakiaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food was absolutely amazing!! Very very very friendly staff.

Moonshine 152

4.9

4.9 (1773)

$30 and under

American

South Boston

About the restaurant

A modern -American, neighborhood bistro restaurant in Southie (South Boston) by Chef-owner Asia Mei (as seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay & Phantom Gourmet). With a globally-inspired, comfort food meets street food menu, Chef Asia puts her unique spin on both East & West Coast style cooking, striving to match the beautiful restaurant’s aesthetic, contributing to numerous glowing re-reviews, accolades & praise. Her "Best of Boston" Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings, her award-winning Burgers & Vegetarian Burgers, Street Tacos & weekly changing specials are only some of the reasons she was awarded the 2023 Best of Boston Neighborhood Restaurant in South Boston.

Moonshine 152 is located at 152 Dorchester Avenue, on the corner of Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street in South Boston. We are one block from the Broadway Red Line train station, with bus connections local bus connections. We are a short walk from the South End & Ink Block neighborhoods as well as The Seaport & Downtown Boston.

Top review

IreneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

What a fantastic spot! This was our first visit to Moonshine and we spent most of our meal discussing when we could return. The menu offers a variety of options, most done with an interesting twist. The menu has something for everyone and an assortment of add-ons so you can personalize any meal. We enjoyed the caramelized onion-roasted beet dip, Hot Honey- Buffalo mac'n'cheese fritters, hungarian mushroom bisque,, pulled duck tacos, carnitas Birria tacos, and crispy Tempura fish tacos. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Flavors were balanced and interesting. Desserts looked awesome too but we were too stuffed. The atmosphere and service is warm and friendly. Chef & Owner Asia Mei was serving and connecting with guests as well. A real treat to say hello to the chef. Finally, there is full bar with nice list of cocktails, beers, and wine. I highly recommend Moonshine152 if you want something a bit different and delicious.

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Kosmos

4.9

4.9 (782)

$30 and under

Greek

Walpole

About the restaurant

Kosmos eat. drink. greek

Top review

Stanley

Dined 2 days ago

The food was absolutely spectacular. Every dish seemed to outdo the previous dish. The flavors were so rich and diverse. The service was fantastic and we appreciated the professionalism of the waiting staff. This restaurant is a must visit and I cannot wait to go again.

Olivia’s

4.9

4.9 (251)

$50 and over

American

Fairhaven

About the restaurant

Olivia's Restaurant aims to be a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Fairhaven highlighting fine coastal cuisine, classically made craft cocktails (sometimes with a twist) with an emphasis on thoughtful service and unwavering hospitality. We are open for dinner only (for now) so our team can excel at providing the ultimate dining experience.

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claudia

Dined 1 day ago

The combination of flavors with every meal we had was unbelievably amazing

Ross' Grill

4.9

4.9 (2440)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Provincetown

About the restaurant

Ross’ Grill is Provincetown’s most talked about dining experience. Located on the second floor of Whalers Wharf, just steps from Commercial Street, Ross’ Grill offers breathtaking harbor views with a European bistro atmosphere. Our guests enjoy an fun, inviting, and first-class dining experience. It’s no surprise that Ross’ Grill was rated “excellent” by Zagat’s Dining Guide. With over 65 different wines served by the glass, guests can enjoy a wine that suits their palate as well as compliments their menu selection. Ross’ Grill also has a full liquor license with a variety of signature cocktails. Elevator access to second floor. PLEASE NOTE, make sure to select the correct table category when booking.

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SusanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and ambience as usual and the cocktails are top notch.

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French Onion Gratinée

The Ocean House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6052)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dennis

About the restaurant

The Ocean House is closed for the remainder of the 2024 Season and will reopen in April 2025.

Welcome to The Ocean House, named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable. Located on a pristine sand dune, our establishment offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, setting an unforgettable backdrop.
Our culinary philosophy blends the freshest New England seafood with Asian fusion inspiration, creating dishes that delight and inspire.
Please note, due to dining room design and fairness, we cannot honor requests for window tables but are committed to providing an exceptional experience at every seat.

As a premium fine dining destination, our menu features a mix of classic favorites and bold new flavors, each prepared with meticulous attention. From succulent seafood to unique creations, every bite aims to impress.

We look forward to making your visit extraordinary, whether for a special occasion or a night of unparalleled dining.

Thank you for being our guest!

Top review

W. Paul

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

We love this restaurant and are so glad we got to have dinner the night before they are scheduled to close for the season.

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Filet Mignon

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